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Apple's iPhone 17 Air Rumored to Be Its Slimmest Model Yet

Leaked hands-on videos and renders highlight the ultra-thin 5.5 mm design and key trade-offs ahead of the expected September launch.

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© Screenshot by Gizmodo via AppleTrack/YouTube

Overview

  • The iPhone 17 Air is expected to measure just 5.5 mm thick, making it Apple's thinnest iPhone to date, and could debut alongside the iPhone 17 series in September.
  • Hands-on leaks reveal a 6.6-inch display, a single rear camera, and an off-center USB-C port, reflecting compromises made to achieve its ultra-thin design.
  • The device will reportedly feature Apple's in-house C1 5G modem, marking a shift away from Qualcomm's chips and potentially enhancing battery efficiency.
  • Apple is anticipated to adopt an eSIM-only approach globally with the iPhone 17 Air, eliminating the physical SIM card slot entirely.
  • Positioned as a design-forward model, the iPhone 17 Air is seen as a precursor to Apple's potential future foldable devices, emphasizing minimalist engineering.